17th Century Tokens, Berkshire, Newbury, Margery Gerdner, lead Farthing, 16[—], 2.44g/12h (N –; D –; Clark, TCSB December 2002, p.189, this piece). Mediocre but most of legend visible, of the highest rarity; perhaps the only known specimen
£100-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Tokens from the Late David Griffiths Collection.

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Provenance: Bt N.A. Clark October 2008.

Margery Gardner, grocer. The full reading would appear to be: margery gerdner, mg, rev. in newbvry 16[—], Grocer’s arms